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Durdham Hall
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Built in 1994, Durdham Hall is one of the halls of residence located in the Stoke Bishop site of the University of Bristol. It is one of the smaller Halls of Residence, housing 223 undergraduate students. The hall is designed in the traditional 'Oxbridge' style in that it is built around a central quadrangle. The current warden of Durdham Hall is Mrs Tilly Beech, she took up this position in 2007. Previously, she was the Deputy Warden of University Hall Facilities Durdham hall is based around flats of five to seven people, every room is en suite and each flat has a large lounge/kitchen. Flats on the top floor have balconies that afford residents spectacular views over Bristol. All undergraduate residents in the hall have access to the hall's bar and television room. Named after the site's former residents - a sett of badgers that once occupied the site, which has since been moved to a man-made sett adjacent to the hall, the Badger Bar is a large and well-decorated venue offering inexpensive drinks and a relaxed atmosphere. Facilities include a wide-screen television, various games consoles, pool table, and a foosball table. There is also a computer room, study area, music room complete with a piano, and fully-fitted laundry facilities. Recently, Wi-Fi(b/g only) hotspots have been set up in the bar area, and the study area. Junior Common Room The hall boasts an active and dynamic Junior Common Room committee. Durdham Hall is famous for its summer festival at the end of term (known as 'Durdhambury', a play on the name Glastonbury). Other events include regular karaoke nights; quizes and dance competitions. Recycling Durdham Hall actively promotes recycling, offering facilities for glass, paper, and metal recycling. In 2007, Durdham Hall is also the first Halls of Residence in Bristol to join a Bristol City Council trial for food recycling. Summer Guests Durdham Hall provides accomodation to conferences, holiday-makers and summer school students during the summer period. See Also
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